Rubric for Primary Research Paper

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Rubric for Primary Research Essay
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Learning Outcomes

Excellent mastery
5
Good mastery
4
Some mastery
3
Minimal mastery
2
No
Mastery
1 - 0
ARGUMENT





Thesis statement / goal of essay clear & present on 1st p.





Context and background sufficient & appropriate.





Clearly stated significant historical question





EVIDENCE/ANALYSIS





Evidence sufficient and appropriate to support argument





Evidence interpreted thoughtfully and analytically





Road map /direction of essay clear to reader





ORGANIZATION





Clear thesis /goal of essay presented at outset





Context and background present for reader





Topic sentences underscore the goal of paragraph and
connect paragraphs to broader argument





Essay develops argument in logical order.





CLARITY IN WRITING





Writing conventions (grammar, spelling, passive voice and other grammatical issues)





Correct footnote and bibliography format.





Sections, paragraphs, and sentences in logical order.